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Gwendolyn Bounds
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Vice President, Content and US Media Partnerships, SmartNews
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SmartNews
SmartNews is a Tokyo-based news aggregation platform founded in June 2012 by Ken Suzuki and Kaisei Hamamoto. The company launched its app in December 2012, aiming to deliver personalized, high-quality news while addressing information overload. SmartNews has expanded globally, launching in the U.S. in 2014, and currently employs over 500 staff, generating approximately $163.8 million in annual revenue. The SmartNews app curates global and local news using AI-driven algorithms, focusing on reliability and relevance. It features offline accessibility, making it suitable for low-connectivity environments, and offers customizable feeds with real-time updates. The platform collaborates with major media outlets to provide diverse and credible content. SmartNews leverages machine learning to analyze user behavior and refine content delivery, promoting a balanced perspective by cross-referencing multiple sources. The company continues to innovate in AI to enhance personalized news delivery and combat misinformation.
Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
+81 368-61-5596
Founded: 2012